Spokesperson:
- Christopher Budd Communications, 2010 – Present
- Sophos 2022 – 2025
- Avast 2021 – 2022
- Palo Alto Networks 2016 – 2019
- Trend Micro, 2013 – 2016
- Microsoft (Microsoft Security Response Center), 2001 – 2010
- Microsoft Executive Briefing Center, 2001 – 2010
Webcasts and Podcasts:
- Guest, The Talent Gap Fireside Chat Podcast, “EP76 The Talent Gap Myth: What’s Really Holding Back Cybersecurity Hiring”, March 2025
- Guest, Hacker Valley Podcast, “Hackers Have HR Now? featuring Christopher Budd”, March 2025
- Host, Sophos Webinar, “The Sinister Side of AI: Large-Scale Scam Campaigns Made Possible by Generative AI”, March 2024
- Guest, Proofpoint Podcast, “How to Be a Cyber Criminal: Malware Scams”, October 2020
- Guest, Proofpoint Podcast, “How to Be a Cyber Criminal: Ransomware Scams”, October 2020
- Guest, Hacker Valley Podcast, “Episode 81: Communicating in a Crisis with Christopher Budd”, August 2020
- Monthly Webinar Presenter, Microsoft Monthly Security Bulletin Webcasts, 2004 – 2010
- Guest, The Gathering Note Music Podcast, “The Gathering Note talks with Christopher Budd about Twilight of the Gods”, August 2009
- Monthly Podcast Presenter, TechNet Radio Monthly Security Bulletin Overview, 2006 – 2007
Broadcast:
- Recuring Expert Guest KIRO TV – 2015 – Present
- Regularly Monthly Guest, SIRIUS Radio Canada, “The Arlene Bynon Show”, 2015 – 2016
- Regular Weekly Guest, KIRO 97.3, “Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross”, 2015 – 2016
- Recurring Expert Guest KING TV 2011 – 2015
- Expert Guest Fox Business News 2014
- Recurring Expert Guest KIRO 97.3 2011 – 2013
Presentations:
- “Corporate Reputation Drivers of the Digital Age”, PRSA Puget Sound Panel, Seattle WA, February 2013
- “How to avoid a social media disaster”, PRSA Luncheon, Washington Athletic Club, April 20, 2011
- Microsoft Executive Briefing Center, 2001 – 2010
- “Managing People in Crisis”, Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference, Tacoma WA, April 2009
- “Preparedness and Response: Integrating Your Emergency Response Process with the Microsoft Security Incident Response Process”, IIA Technical Conference, Phoenix AZ, April 2007
- “Preparedness and Response: Integrating Your Emergency Response Process with the Microsoft Security Incident Response Process”, TechEd, Boston MA, June 2006
- “Understanding the Microsoft Security Response Process”, Microsoft Canada Security Summit, Ottawa ON, June 2006
- “Patch Update Strategies” and “Incident Response”, Microsoft Security Summit, Chicago IL, May 2006
- “Large Scale Computer Attacks: Understanding the Threats and Planning for them”, Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference, Bellevue WA, April 2005
Selected Interviews:
- Guest, KUOW, “Washington DOL’s data was breached. How to protect yourself”, February 2022
- Expert, KING5 news, “Can tokens beat identity thieves?”, July 1, 2014
- Guest, KIRO 97.3 Radio, “Computer users warned of 2-week window to protect against next attack”, June 5, 2014
- Expert, KING5 News, “Going mobile with home security is risky”, May 6, 2014
- Expert, KING5 News, “Does credit monitoring really help?”, March 19, 2014
- Guest, WTOP News Radio, “Beware: Flappy Bird copycat scam apps taking flight”, February 18, 2014
- Guest, KIRO 97.3 Radio, “Target email sparks new security concerns for shoppers”, January 23, 2014
- Expert, KING5 News, “Free video game console promotions could get you hacked”, January 23, 2014
- Expert, KING5 News, “Virus targeting on-line banking users could be costly”, October 24, 2013
- Guest, Geekwire Show KIRO 97.3 Radio, “GeekWire Radio: How these digital security pros view the NSA surveillance revelations”, October 5, 2013
- Expert, Fox Business News, “How to protect consumers from ObamaCare scam”, October 23, 2014
- Expert, Fox Business News, “How to avoid Obamacare Exchange Scams”, October 2, 2014
- Expert, KING5 News, “Get Jesse: Tips to protect yourself from viruses and scammers”, June 23, 2013
- Expert, KING5 News, “Courts ignored expert’s warning system was at risk”, June 7, 2013
- Guest, KIRO Radio “Luke Burbank Show: NSA surveillance pits security against privacy”, June 7, 2013
- Expert, KING5 News, “No evidence hackers broke into other state agencies”, May 10, 2013
- Expert, KING5 News, ”Get Jesse: Washington State Courts Breach: Hacking expert says protect your information now”, May 9, 2013
- Guest, Geekwire Show KIRO 97.3 Radio, “The latest in digital security, and protecting yourself online”, April 27, 2013
- Expert, KING5 News “Get Jesse: A spike in spam, phishing after Boston tragedy”, April 16, 2013
- Expert, KING5 News “Hackers post Microsoft founder’s credit report online”, March 15, 2013
- Expert, KING5 News “Get Jesse: How to protect your new electronic toys”, November 27, 2012
- Expert, KING5 News “Get Jesse: Scammers use attorney’s LinkedIn profile to steal thousands”, September 13, 2012
- Expert, KING5 Evening News “com web outage takes out TVW, Tacoma schools sites”, September 10, 2012
- Expert, KING5 News “Get Jesse: Don’t be fooled: No special deals on Pinterest boards”, June 5, 2012
- Expert, KING5 News “Get Jesse: Tacoma woman’s picture pops up on ‘rude’ Internet dating site”, May 10, 2012
- Expert, KIRO 97.3 Radio story “Why did so many fall for the Internet Explorer IQ hoax”, August 4, 2011
- Guest, John Curley Show KIRO 97.3 FM Radio, “Rupert Murdoch Phone Hacking Scandal”, July 6, 2011